Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      891 crimes / 12m
      ↑103% trend
      34.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      891
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      439
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑103%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      297 ↑94%
      163 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      161 ↑127%
      33 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑69%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑55%
      21 ↓51%
      Burglary
      18 ↑64%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑67%
      35 ↓31%
      Drugs
      56 ↑273%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      38 ↑111%
      20 ↑300%
      Robbery
      12
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      105 ↑75%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑650%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑107%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 891 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 362 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +103% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 161 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 33. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 439 crimes (now 891, a change of +103%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes previously (now 362, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a resolution rate of 34.6% and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.